
SaunaLife E6: a three person barrel sauna kit two people can build in a day
The SaunaLife E6 is a three person outdoor barrel sauna kit. It is built from thermo-spruce, which is spruce baked in a kiln so it shrugs off moisture and lasts up to twice as long as cedar. Steel bands hold the barrel tight. A black shingle roof keeps the rain off, and a bronze tinted glass door lets daylight in. The barrel is about 59 inches long and 81 inches across, and you can stand up inside. A curved bench with a backrest runs along each side.
The kit includes the staves, the benches, the glass door, the steel bands, the shingle roof kit, the cradles it sits on, and the LED lights. The white LED light bar dims from your phone or a remote. Two people can build it in about a day. On the page you can add a half moon window in the back wall. The heater is not included, so pick one of the 4 electric heater packages on the page, from 6 to 7.5 kW; each comes with its control and stones. A bucket and ladle, the SaunaZone, color lights, and wood care oils are optional on the page. Want the rear window built in? See the SaunaLife E6W barrel sauna. The SaunaLife E6 ships from My Cozy Outdoors by flat rate freight with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
SaunaLife combines innovative engineering with meticulous craftsmanship to create spaces that are beautiful, comfortable, and built for a lifetime of enjoyment and good health. The level of quality and attention to detail that goes into each design is off the charts.
Hand-crafted in Northern Europe by sauna fanatics, each room is created especially for those who understand and crave the health and wellness benefits of sauna bathing. SaunaLife builds each room as if we were making it for ourselves.
SaunaLife Outdoor Saunas
These innovative rooms provide the ability to enjoy your natural surroundings during each sauna session. Crafted of the highest-grade wood materials, each space is designed to withstand changing weather conditions.
The features within each room work in unison to create a comfortable bathing sanctuary that both soothes and invigorates. Select from a variety of sizes and styles of outdoor sauna cabins that best suit your design needs and preferences.
Barrel Outdoor Saunas
Create a personal backyard sauna sanctuary with SaunaLife outdoor sauna barrels. These innovative spaces provide a relaxing experience steps away from your home.
SaunaLife barrel saunas are ergonomically engineered for superior comfort, with contoured seating and arched, and wood slanted backrests. These spaces are available in a variety of sizes and configurations to best suit your bathing needs.
Cube-Series Saunas
Premium quality materials are evident everywhere on Cube-Series Saunas. The exterior wood is made from durable full-length staves that have been organically thermally enhanced. This Thermo-Spruce wood is stronger, more dimensionally stable, naturally resists decay and pests, and will far outlast conventional wood. A complete shingle kit with drip rails ensures superior water management and a dry interior. The bronze-tinted 8mm thick front door is both beautiful and tempered for your safety.
SaunaLife Wood-Burning Hot Tubs
These wood-fired hot tub arrives completely assembled and is easy to set up. Its ergonomically shaped fiberglass tub is a comfortable place for up to 6 people. The interior surface is easy to clean, and the exterior is crafted from thermally enhanced spruce for superior weather resistance and durability.
SaunaLife Cold Plunges
Pre-assembled for easy installation, the enhanced Thermo-Pine wood exterior will last up to 2X longer than cedar and has superior thermal resistance. The spacious fiberglass tub contoured for the shape of your body has a 200-gallon water capacity to allow you to submerge in comfort. Matching Thermo-Pine stairs make it easy to get in and out of the tub.
Includes
The following items are included:
Model E6 Sauna Barrel
- Full-length Thermo-Spruce staves (1.65” thick)
- Benches of Thermo-Aspen (1.1” bench tops, no knots)
- Backrest of Thermo-Aspen (1.1” rests, no knots)
- Tempered bronze glass door
- Stainless steel barrel bands
- Black roof shingle kit
- Spruce cradles
- Spruce fascia boards
- Air intake and exhaust vents
- Extra staves (2)
- Fastener kit
- Paraffin oil, 16.9 oz bottle (500ml)
- Installation instructions
White LED Light Bar System with Wi-Fi App
- White LED light bar (1)
- Wi-Fi, app-based operation
- Wireless handheld remote & mounting cradle
- 90W power supply
- Driver
- 30’ light cable
- Mounting clips, articulating (3)
- Mounting clips, flush (3)
- Installation instructions
FAQ
How many people does this barrel seat?
It is designed for up to three bathers on two facing benches, each with a 17.8-inch-deep seat and a 15-inch-high backrest in knot-free Thermo-Aspen. The 77-inch interior diameter gives about six feet five inches of headroom at the center, so adults sit upright comfortably on both sides.
How big is the footprint?
Compact: 59 inches long and 81 inches in diameter outside, with a 51-inch-long interior. It is the short-barrel layout in the range, made for smaller yards and tighter corners. If you want to see how it compares against the longer four- and six-person barrels, browse our barrel sauna collection.
Can I pour water over the stones for steam?
Yes, that is part of the design. With an electric heater installed you can ladle water over the stones to produce steam. The heater selector on this page offers Harvia KIP 6kW packages with built-in or Wi-Fi controls, the Harvia Wall 6kW package, and a HUUM DROP 7.5kW kit with the UKU controller, all including stones, with prices shown on the selector.
Can I get it with a rear window?
Yes. The standard E6 has a solid back, and the Rear Window option on this page lets you add one to your order, with any price difference shown on the selector. The window brings extra natural light into the half-circle back wall, which makes the compact interior feel noticeably larger.
What lighting options does it have?
A white LED light bar with Wi-Fi app control and handheld remote is included, and the product description notes you can add a second bar if you want more light. Beyond white light, the Sauna Add-Ons selector on this page offers SaunaLife color LED lighting made for the ERGO-Series barrels, so the upgrade ships with your order.
Will rain get inside?
No, the barrel is built to shed water: a watertight black shingle kit covers the roofline, stainless steel bands hold the staves tight, and dual floor drains move any interior water out, keeping the room stable even if the barrel shifts. Air intake and exhaust vents also clear moisture after each session.
How do I keep the wood looking good?
Thermo-Spruce is a low-upkeep exterior that lasts up to twice as long as cedar, and a complimentary 16.9-ounce bottle of paraffin oil comes in the kit to preserve its luster. When you need more, the Wood Treatment selector on this page offers sauna wood wax, additional paraffin oil, and SaunaLife cleaner by the gallon.
Shipping
Flat Rate Freight: $950 flat rate shipping to the contiguous United States. $1,250 for Canada. Note: On rare occasions, remote or complex delivery areas may not qualify for these rates.
About This Delivery: The weight and packaging of this handcrafted sauna sanctuary requires delivery by special appointment, and on a wooden pallet. The driver is responsible for “curbside delivery only” and will lower the items to ground level. Prior to shipping this product, we often contact customers to share shipment details and discuss any extenuating delivery circumstances that may complicate or cause additional delivery expenses. Our goal is to ensure your project’s success.